THE government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring access to information by fostering a free and enabling environment for all citizens.
This was highlighted during the belated commemoration of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, held this Thursday in Selous, Chegutu.
The event underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and inclusive communication in national development.
A local farmer, Mr Raymond Gwanzura, is now a regular face at the newly commissioned Selous Digital Centre, where he frequents to use the free internet services for research.
“I am a farmer and use this facility to research and participate in online classes on agriculture,” he said.
The facility, also being used by learners from surrounding schools, has since bridged the digital gap which was faced by the local community.
“We are now able to conduct research and use the internet in our studies. This is important, especially for examination classes,” a student said.
“I implore my traditional leaders, as custodians of the land, to ensure that all our learners go to school. We need to have an empowered,” Traditional Leader, Chief Chivero said.
In his keynote remarks, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, emphasised the Government’s ongoing digitalization drive, anchored in the Zim Digital Phase Two programme.
“We are primarily focused on ensuring that we broadcast in all 16 official languages as enshrined in the Constitution. The Second Republic is now implementing the Zim Digital Phase Two, which is expected to be completed soon.
